Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Gastroenterologist with a specialist interest ERCP/EUS

The closing date is 27 March 2026

Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Consultant in Gastroenterology with a specialist interest in ERCP/EUS to join our multidisciplinary Gastroenterology team within Basildon Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and compassionate individual to contribute to a high-quality service, offering both inpatient and outpatient care across a wide range of Gastro diseases.

You will be responsible for developing the service, working closely with colleagues in gastroenterology, hepatobiliary surgery, radiology, oncology, and transplant centres, where applicable.

Play a pivotal role in the upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy, including therapeutic skills, and confidence in managing a wide range of gastroenterology conditions

Main duties of the job

Skills and experience in endoscopy (including therapeutic skills) is essential with JAG accredited competence in upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy. The post holder will work flexibly during the week with a prearranged timetable to accommodate clinics to support the wider service and occasionally backfill in endoscopy.

Support inpatient hepatology and gastroenterology care through regular ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.

Provide advice and input for the management of gastro related emergencies.

The role encompasses outpatient clinics, inpatient ward reviews along with specialist gastro input.

You will contribute to service development and clinical leadership, and support educational, research, and audit activities within the department.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-DOM-BA-1302

Job locations

Basildon

Nether Mayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Consultant Gastroenterologist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Consultant Gastroenterologist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

GMC registration

Essential

GMC registered

Desirable

NHS experience

Endoscopy experience

Essential

Independent endoscopy

Desirable

Endoscopy training

Person Specification

GMC registration

Essential

GMC registered

Desirable

NHS experience

Endoscopy experience

Essential

Independent endoscopy

Desirable

Endoscopy training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nether Mayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nether Mayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)